How to get from
Cardiff to Edinburgh
Compare flights, trains, buses and more
Compare prices to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh
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AU$132|4h 15m
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Transport for Wales13:53
6h 30m
20:23
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
AU$89
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Avanti West Coast07:22
6h 11m
13:33
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
AU$468
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2 stops
Transport for Wales15:53
6h 29m
22:22
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
AU$89
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1 stop
Transport for Wales10:53
7h 28m
18:21
Cardiff CentralEdinburgh (Waverley)
AU$105
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1 stop
- Prices shown from Cardiff to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Cardiff to Edinburgh
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh costs only AU$68 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 7h 38m by Trains. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Fastest
Average price
AU$93
Average duration
7h 38m
Departure Time
16:55 - 22:22
Direct options
Flights
Average price
AU$206
Average duration
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Departure Time
08:20 - 20:45
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Buses
Cheapest
Average price
AU$68
Average duration
13h 56m
Departure Time
16:55 - 08:15
Direct options
· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Wednesday, with an average price of AU$93.
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AU$93
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh is Monday, with an average price of AU$68.
AU$68
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From Cardiff to Edinburgh: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Cardiff and Edinburgh
Popular train stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff Central
Grangetown (Cardiff)
Cardiff Queen Street
Cathays
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Haymarket
Slateford
Newcraighall
Brunstane
Popular airports near Cardiff
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
Nearby
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Cardiff
Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road
Cardiff Boulevard De Nantes
Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
Cardiff North Rd
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Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
FAQ – How to Get from Cardiff to Edinburgh
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What’s the distance between Cardiff and Edinburgh?
It’s about 506km (314 mi) from Cardiff to Edinburgh. -
How do I get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
You can travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses. -
What’s the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Trains, with an average journey time of 7h 38m. Other modes of transport take longer: Buses takes on average 13h 56m. -
What’s the cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of AU$68. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around AU$93 on avergae.Flights costs around AU$206 on average. -
What are the main departure and arrival points between Cardiff and Edinburgh?
When traveling from Cardiff to Edinburgh, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Cardiff Airport and arrives at Edinburgh Airport , Trains typically departs from Cardiff Bay and arrives at Edinburgh (Waverley) , Buses typically departs from Cardiff Gorsedd Gardens Road and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station . -
When should you book tickets from Cardiff to Edinburgh to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Wednesday), with an average price of AU$93 Flights from Cardiff to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of AU$68 . -
Are Cardiff and Edinburgh in the same time zone?
The time difference between Cardiff and Edinburgh is 0m.